How Jazz Can Increase Your Productivity Flashcards
Authentic self
adjective - noun
Your honest, true self
I’m trying to encourage my team to bring out their authentic selves.
Your authentic self is always visible to others.
Metaphor
noun
A phrase that describes something that is not literally true. Examples:
Chaos is a friend of mine.
All the world’s a stage.
Emergent leadership
adjective - noun
Leadership that is in the process of developing
I can see some emergent leadership in our new recruits.
She has shown some really promising emergent leadership.
Rough draft
adjective - noun
A version of something that needs some editing before being completed
This is just a rough draft of my speech, what do you think?
We’ve completed a rough draft of the CEO’s letter.
Happy accident
adjective - noun
Something good that comes out of a mistake / coincidence
It was a happy accident for me to meet my wife.
Their son was a happy accident.
Embrace
verb
To accept something completely
I embrace any new innovations from my team.
We need to embrace the future from now on.
Step up
verb
To come forward for a particular purpose
You need to step up and let your voice be heard.
Our new manager has stepped up to fill the vacant position.
Expertise
noun
Expert skill or knowledge
He has great expertise in that particular field of science.
We need to hire someone with expertise in online marketing.
Bring … to the fore
verbal phrase
To bring something to the front where it is visible
We are all bringing our own ideas to the fore.
Please encourage your staff to bring their talents to the fore.
Recede
verb
To move back from a previous position
I think my hairline has been receding for a few years.
The president receded to his office after the meeting.